2025 XXL Freshman Class

Get to know the XXL Freshman Class 2025. Out of 68 artists considered this year, 12 made the cut. Many factors influence who makes the list, but it's their talent that earns them a spot.

See Loe Shimmy's 2025 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview, ABCs and more.

Larry June speaks to XXL in an exclusive interview about his hustler's spirit, becoming an icon for lifestyle rap and being yourself.

See Gelo's 2025 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview, ABCs and more.

See EBK Jaaybo's 2025 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview and more.

Superlative skills on display.

Learn about the 2025 class letter-by-letter.

See Samara Cyn's 2025 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview, ABCs and more.

See 1900Rugrat's 2025 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview, ABCs and more.

See Ian's 2025 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview and more

See Eem Triplin's 2025 XXL Freshman freestyle, interview, ABCs and more.